Chester, Virginia vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 9.0% cheaper than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,525 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Chester, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower